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    Louis (en. Louis)

    /lwi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Monetary unit used in France before the franc.
    The louis was often used in commerce in the 18th century.
    Le louis était souvent utilisé dans le commerce au XVIIIe siècle.
    Name of a French king, such as Louis XIV.
    Louis XVI was the last king of France before the Revolution.
    Louis XVI était le dernier roi de France avant la Révolution.

    Etymology

    From the name Louis, of Germanic origin, meaning 'famous in war'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    louis d'or
    A gold coin minted during the reign of Louis XIV.
    louis d'or
    royal louis
    Terminology referring to the noble coins of Louis.
    royal louis

    Related Words

    louisette
    A small gold coin.
    louisette
    louis XIV
    An iconic king of France who reigned for 72 years.
    louis XIV

    Slang Meanings

    To get a louis
    He made a louis on that deal.
    Il a fait un louis sur ce coup.
    Rich as a louis
    He boasts about having money, he is rich as a louis.
    Il se vante d'avoir de l'argent, il est riche comme un louis.